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Linux Basics Courses

Linux Basics courses can help you learn command line navigation, file management, user permissions, and process management. You can build skills in shell scripting, system monitoring, and troubleshooting common issues. Many courses introduce tools like the Bash shell, Git for version control, and text editors such as Vim or Nano, showing how these skills are applied in real-world environments to manage servers and automate tasks.


Popular Linux Basics Courses and Certifications


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    Pearson

    Linux Foundation Certified System Administrator (LFCS): Unit 6

    Skills you'll gain: File Systems, Linux Administration, Data Storage, Linux, Operating Systems, Linux Commands, Data Management, Systems Administration, Data Security

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    IBM

    Linux and Private Cloud Administration on IBM Power Systems

    Skills you'll gain: Red Hat Enterprise Linux, Linux, Private Cloud, Linux Administration, Package and Software Management, Command-Line Interface, Operating System Administration, File Systems, Linux Commands, User Accounts, IBM Cloud, Unix Shell, File Management, OS Process Management, Cloud Management, Virtual Machines, Infrastructure As A Service (IaaS), Systems Administration, Virtualization, Cloud Computing

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    Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    Pearson

    Linux Foundation Certified System Administrator (LFCS): Unit 5

    Skills you'll gain: Firewall, Network Security, Linux, Linux Administration, Security Controls, Hardening, Ubuntu, File Management, Authorization (Computing), File Systems, System Configuration, Command-Line Interface

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Packt

    An Introduction to Ethical Hacking with Kali Linux

    Skills you'll gain: Vulnerability Assessments, Vulnerability Scanning, Open Web Application Security Project (OWASP), Exploitation techniques, Unix, Network Security, Cybersecurity, Information Systems Security, Network Analysis, Web Applications, Virtual Machines, Web Servers

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Duke University

    Python and Rust with Linux Command Line Tools

    Skills you'll gain: Rust (Programming Language), Serverless Computing, Command-Line Interface, Maintainability, Amazon Web Services, Linux Commands, Application Deployment, Software Development Tools, Program Development, System Programming, Python Programming, Performance Tuning, Debugging, Software Testing

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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Simplilearn

    Q Learning in Reinforcement Training Basics

    Skills you'll gain: Reinforcement Learning, Model Evaluation

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    Simplilearn

    Master the Basics of Digital Analytics Training

    Skills you'll gain: Data-Driven Decision-Making, Web Analytics, Performance Analysis, Operational Efficiency, Performance Measurement, Business Analytics, Business Intelligence, Analytics, Data Analysis

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Pearson

    Linux Foundation Certified System Administrator (LFCS): Unit 7

    Skills you'll gain: Virtual Machines, Virtualization, Containerization, Virtual Networking, Docker (Software), Linux, Cloud Deployment, Infrastructure as Code (IaC)

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Pearson

    Linux Foundation Certified System Administrator (LFCS): Unit 9

    Skills you'll gain: Linux Administration, Linux, Linux Servers, Linux Commands, Operating System Administration, User Acceptance Testing (UAT), Systems Administration, System Testing, Command-Line Interface, System Configuration, Service Management, User Accounts, File Management

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Pearson

    Building Linux Servers: DHCP, DNS, and Directory Services

    Skills you'll gain: Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP), Linux Servers, User Accounts, Virtualization, Linux Administration, Lightweight Directory Access Protocols, Network Performance Management, Virtualization and Virtual Machines, Group Policy, Server Administration, Performance Tuning, Virtual Machines, Systems Administration, Linux, Network Administration, Network Security, Security Management, Cybersecurity, Disaster Recovery, Large Language Modeling

    Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    28DIGITAL

    Innovation & Entrepreneurship - From Basics to Open Innovation

    Skills you'll gain: Entrepreneurship, Market Opportunities, Market Analysis, Innovation, Design Thinking, Go To Market Strategy, Product Strategy, Customer Engagement, Product Development, Strategic Thinking, Business Modeling

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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Codio

    C++ Object Basics: Functions, Recursion, and Objects

    Skills you'll gain: C++ (Programming Language), Object Oriented Programming (OOP), C and C++, Programming Principles, Computer Programming, Software Documentation, Functional Design, Computer Science, Maintainability

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In summary, here are 10 of our most popular linux basics courses

  • Linux Foundation Certified System Administrator (LFCS): Unit 6: Pearson
  • Linux and Private Cloud Administration on IBM Power Systems: IBM
  • Linux Foundation Certified System Administrator (LFCS): Unit 5: Pearson
  • An Introduction to Ethical Hacking with Kali Linux: Packt
  • Python and Rust with Linux Command Line Tools: Duke University
  • Q Learning in Reinforcement Training Basics: Simplilearn
  • Master the Basics of Digital Analytics Training: Simplilearn
  • Linux Foundation Certified System Administrator (LFCS): Unit 7: Pearson
  • Linux Foundation Certified System Administrator (LFCS): Unit 9: Pearson
  • Building Linux Servers: DHCP, DNS, and Directory Services: Pearson

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